Westpac Helicopter Experience

Part 1: Meeting the Team and viewing the helicopter

Today, Daniel, Caeden and Valarie got to get up close to the brand new Westpac Helicopter on its first ever visit to a school. The helicopter is so new in fact that it hasn't even been used in rescues as the crew are still training in it!

Meeting the helicopter pilots and crew was a real treat. They showed the children some of the features of the helicopter, like the winches and jump seats (with their cool seatbelt release systems). They took a look at the stretcher in the centre of the helicopter and all the harnesses and features used to keep their patient safe while being winched to safety and on the flight to hospital.

This has got the children very excited for part 2 of their experience coming soon- a trip to the helicopter base in the city and a lesson on the simulator! Stay tuned for part two- coming soon!

Part 2- Helicopter Simulator